This time-limited psychoeducation class is designed to help participants develop ways to cope with chronic pain and the difficult emotions, losses and social challenges that arise from its experience. Participants will be introduced to the concept of mindfulness and other evidence-based skills. Mindfulness is a skill in which benefit comes from practice. Signing up for this class means committing to practice daily for 8 weeks in order to experience benefit. Please note -This group is not long-term psychology support and not a substitute for other ongoing treatments and care.

This group will be offered on Wednesdays, starting October 2nd (8 weeks) from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (island time) (10:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador)Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.

Alcohol, drug use and gambling can impact a person’s life in all areas, when it is no longer social. Sometimes people have tried to stop, or make changes on their own, but have not been able to keep the changes going. Reaching out for help can be the first step needed to start the recovery process. The Addictions Early Recovery Group is available to help people who are working toward an abstinence based recovery.

This group is for people who are in the early stages of making changes and looking at how to live their life alcohol, drug &/or gambling free. Complete abstinence is not required to join, but people are working toward an addiction free life. Support will be provided by Clinicians of NL Health Services to group members to explore their use, set goals, and to gain skills to make changes in their life. This is a safe, non-judgmental space.

This is an open group that people can join at any time. Weekly attendance is encouraged. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.

This 10 week group is for people who have a loved one with living with mental health issues &/or addictions. When living with, or supporting, a loved one who is struggling it can also impact you. This group creates a safe space to connect with others who can understand the impacts. You will also be supported by skilled Mental Health Clinicians who will provide information, tools and resources to help you take care of yourself.

This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time), from October 2, 2024 - December 11, 2024. Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.

This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting.

The evening option will be on Wednesday’s starting October 16, 2024 to December 18, 2024 and will be held from 6:00 (pm) – 8:30 island time (5:30-8:00 pm Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line.

We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) to learn information, and tools, to support good mental health. These sessions are offered by local mental health staff who are a part of the Mental Health Program of NL Health Services. Each week there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like.

*What these sessions are for:
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed looking for the right information to help us improve our mental health. Sometimes we have not had the opportunity to access information and learn effective skills. These sessions will provide a safe, low barrier way to access information that is effective and relevant to you. Sessions will be offered by zoom so that people can access them from the comfort of their own home, no matter where they live in the province.

*How it works:
Email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to register to get the zoom link (you need to register prior to 3:00 on the day of the session you wish to attend).
When emailing please indicate the date you are seeking to register for.
Sessions are free.
People are encouraged to turn their camera on, but it is not mandatory (you also do not need to provide your name when attending).
If you have any requests or suggestions for additional topics please feel free to let us know. Future sessions to be announced.